George Albert Harris
1944-2017
HARRIS: GEORGE ALBERT (1944-2017) Mr. George A. Harris passed away at the Grand Manan Nursing Home on Thursday March 9, 2017, with his wife by his side. George was born in Halifax, NS son of the late John and Hazel (Munroe) Harris.
He grew up on Grand Manan Island, fishing all of his life. George loved spending time on the water, cutting wood, picking berries and in his big gardens, and he was known to share all of those things with his friends and neighbors.
George is survived by his wife Susan (Stanley) Harris, one sister Linda (Cecil) Polk, one step sister Hannah Mullen, three brothers, Stephen (Margaret) Harris, Douglas Harris and Brian Harris, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his step daughter Kelly Greenough, and one brother Raymond Harris.
There will be visiting at Ells Funeral Home, on Sunday March 12, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 13, 2017 from The Lighthouse Church at 1:30pm with Rev. Steve Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in the spring.
Donation may be made to ALS or to the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or (506)662-3116.